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Mechanical Properties

Property

ASTM Standard

Unit

PTFE

FEP

PFA

ETFE

 

Specific Gravity

D792

-

2.15

2.15

2.15

1.76

 

Tensile Strength

D1457, D1708, D638

MPa

21-35

23

25

40-47

 

psi

3,000-5,000

3,400

3,600

5,800-6,700

 

Elongation

D1457, D1708, D638

%

300-500

325

300

150-300

 

Flexural Modulus

D790

MPa

500

600

600

1,200

 

psi

72,000

85,000

85,000

170,000

 

Folding Endurance

D2176

(MIT)

>10

6

5-80 x 10

3

10-500 x 10

3

10-27 x 10

3
 

cycles

 
 

Impact Strength

D256

J/m

189

No break

No break

No break

 

ft.lb/in

3.5

     
 

Hardness

D2240

Shore D

50-65

56

60

72

 

pencil

HB

HB

 
 

Abrasion Resistance

 

• Bell Abrasion (1)

-

g/µm

85

-

-

-

 

• Sliding Arm (2)

-

mg

7.9-9.7

11.1-15.2

-

13.4

 

• Tabor Abrasion (3)

-

mg

12

14.8

-

-

 

Scratch Resistance

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

scratch master

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

• initial (4)

-

kg

5.7-7.0

5.1-11.4

-

-

 

• complete (5)

-

kg

7.3-10.7

8.5-13.2

-

-

 

Coefficient of Friction

D1894

-

-

-

-

-

 

• static

-

-

0.12-0.15

0.12-0.20

0.2

0.24-0.50

 

• dynamic

-

-

0.05-0.10

0.08-0.3

-

0.3-0.4

 

Contact Angle

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

• water

-

degree

104° -111°

95°-105°

104°-111°

90°-100°



Notes:
1. Bell Abrasion Tester: grams abrasive/micrometers
2. Sliding Arm Test: 1,000 cycles, 500 gr load, 400 Emery paper, 35.5 sq. cm surface
3. Tabor Abrasion: Cs 17 wheel, 1 kg load, 1,000 cycles, weight loss in mg
4. Scratch Master: initial = first sign of substrate
5. Scratch Master: complete = total removal of film
6. Salt Spray Resistance: 5% NaCl @ 35°C/95°F, hours to failure
7. Detergent Resistance: hours to failure
8. Dielectric Strength: 100 micrometers film



The values shown in this table represent average experiences from numerous testing sources and are not intended to be specifications. These values will vary depending upon the individual compositions of the primers and topcoats and the systems usedAll technical advice, application suggestions, recommendations and services are rendered by the Seller gratis. They are based on technical data which the Seller believes to be reliable and are intended for use by persons having skill and know-how, at their own discretion and risk. Seller assumes no responsibility for results obtained or damages incurred for their use by Buyer in whole or in part. Such technical advice, application suggestions, recommendations or services are not to be taken as a license to operate under, or intended to suggest infringement of, any existing patent.



 

Thermal Properties

Property

ASTM Standard

Unit

PTFE

FEP

PFA

ETFE

 

Melting Point

D3418

°C

327

260

305

267

 

°F

621

500

582

512

 

Cure Temperature

 

 

°C

380-430

360-390

380-400

300-325

 

°F

715-805

680-735

715-750

575-615

 

Max. Use Temperature

• Continuous

-

°C

290

205

260

150

 

°F

550

400

500

300

 

• Intermittent

-

°C

315

230

290

200

 

°F

600

450

550

390

 

Flame Rating**

UL94

 

V0

V0

V0

V0

 

Limiting Oxygen Index

D2863

%

>95

>95

>95

30-36

 

Heat of Combustion

D240

MJ/kg

5.1

5.1

5.3

13.7

 

Btu/lb

2,200

2,200

2,300

5,900

 

Thermal Conductivity

-

Btu.in/h.ft2.°F

1.7

1.4

1.3

1.65

 

W/m-k

0.25

0.20

0.19

0.24

** Statements regarding behavior in a flame situation are not intended to reflect hazards presented by this or any other material when under actual fire conditions.


 

Chemical Properties

Property

ASTM Standard

Unit

PTFE

FEP

PFA

ETFE

 

Property
Chemical/Solvent Resistance

D543

 

Excellent

Excellent

Excellent

Excellent

 

Water Absorption, 24 h

D570

%

<0.01

<0.01

<0.03

<0.03

 

Salt Spray Resistance (6)

B-117

 

 

 

 

 

 

• on aluminum

 

  Hours

744+

744+

1000

1000

 

• on steel

 

Hours

192

 

 

 

 

Detergent Resistance (7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

• on aluminum

 

Hours

264

744

 

 

• on grit-blasted aluminum

 

Hours

624

600

 

 

• on grit-blasted steel

 

Hours

24

480

 

 

Weather Resistance

Florida Exposure

Years Unaffected

20

20

10

15

 


 

Electrical Properties

Property

ASTM Standard

Unit

PTFE

FEP

PFA

ETFE

 

Dielectric Constant

D150

1 MHz

2.1

2.1

2.1

2.6

 

Dielectric Strength (8)

D149

V/µm

18

53

80

79

 

Dissipation Factor

D150

1 MHz

<0.0001

0.0006

0.0001

0.007

 

Arc Resistance

D495

sec

>300

>300

>180

122

 

Volume Resistivity

D257

ohm.cm

>10

18

>10

18

>10

18

>10

17
 

Surface Resistivity

D257

ohm/sq

>10

18

>10

16

>10

17

>10

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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